U.S. patent number 10,625,109 [Application Number 16/571,019] was granted by the patent office on 2020-04-21 for isotonic/isometric portable/wearable exerciser with movable/rotatable straps and exercise method.
The grantee listed for this patent is Joseph J. Bytella. Invention is credited to Joseph J. Bytella.
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United States Patent |
10,625,109 |
Bytella |
April 21, 2020 |
Isotonic/isometric portable/wearable exerciser with
movable/rotatable straps and exercise method
Abstract
An exerciser that is discreet, portable, wearable, and
easy-to-install and remove is presented. It is designed to
custom-fit to the body for isometric and isotonic exercises to
strengthen and develop the upper torso and leg muscles through
resistive movement of opposing muscle groups. One example of the
exerciser consists of support and grip straps and 360.degree.
swivel. The support strap is a loop that is fastened to either or
both wrists, arms, legs, or ankles with a buckle or equivalent
closure, and designed to form fit to the appendages with 1/2-inch
spaced holes. The grip strap is a continuous loop used as a grip
for the hands. The exerciser can facilitate many range-of-motion
exercises in the frontal, sagittal and transverse planes.
Inventors: |
Bytella; Joseph J.
(Catonsville, MD) |
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Bytella; Joseph J. |
Catonsville |
MD |
US |
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Family
ID: |
70285201 |
Appl.
No.: |
16/571,019 |
Filed: |
September 13, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B
21/00185 (20130101); A63B 21/4035 (20151001); A63B
21/4021 (20151001); A63B 21/0023 (20130101); A63B
21/4019 (20151001); A63B 21/4015 (20151001); A63B
21/4013 (20151001); A63B 23/0355 (20130101); A63B
2225/09 (20130101); A63B 2208/0204 (20130101); A63B
2208/0233 (20130101); A63B 2208/0252 (20130101); A63B
2209/10 (20130101) |
Current International
Class: |
A63B
21/002 (20060101); A63B 23/035 (20060101); A63B
21/00 (20060101) |
References Cited
[Referenced By]
U.S. Patent Documents
Foreign Patent Documents
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2764896 |
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Aug 2014 |
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EP |
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9808570 |
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Mar 1998 |
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WO |
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Other References
Physiopedia, Cardinal Planes and Axes of Motion, [online],
[retrieved on Sep. 25, 2019]. Retrieved from the Internet <URL:
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Cardinal_Planes_and_Axes_of_Movement.].
cited by applicant.
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Primary Examiner: Urbiel Goldner; Gary D
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Capitol City TechLaw, PLLC
Burkholder; Samuel P.
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A wearable exercise device comprising: at least one support
strap of uniform width; at least one grip strap of uniform width;
and a 360.degree. rotatable swivel having two rotatable ends each
with a single opening; wherein the at least one support strap and
the at least one grip strap are respectively and directly attached
through the single openings of the rotatable ends of the
360.degree. rotatable swivel; and wherein the wearable exercise
device is configured for performing isometric and isotonic
resistance exercises by a user.
2. The wearable exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
at least one support strap comprises a buckle or closure.
3. The wearable exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
at least one support strap and the at least one grip strap are
independently composed of any elastic or inelastic, natural or
manmade material.
4. The wearable exercise device according to claim 3, wherein the
at least one support strap and the at least one grip strap are
independently composed of one or more material selected from the
group consisting of leather, rubber, polyethylene, polyester,
polypropylene, nylon, and elastomers.
5. The wearable exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
at least one support strap comprises adjustable closures to allow
for a custom fit to a hand, a wrist, a lower arm, an upper arm, a
lower leg, an upper leg, an ankle, or a foot of the user.
6. The wearable exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
uniform width of the at least one support strap is smaller than the
respective single opening in one of the rotatable ends of the
360.degree. rotatable swivel.
7. The wearable exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
uniform width of the at least one grip strap is smaller than the
respective single opening in one of the rotatable ends of the
360.degree. rotatable swivel.
8. The wearable exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
at least one grip strap can move freely and without restrictions
through the respective single opening in one of the rotatable ends
of the 360.degree. rotatable swivel.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
This present invention relates to exercise devices that are
simplistic in design and with few components, and are discreet, low
impact, compact, portable, and wearable, for use in resistive
isotonic and isometric exercises for sports conditioning, muscle
development and physical rehabilitation of all major upper body and
leg muscles. Such devices are designed for multi-planar exercises
in lying, sitting, and standing positions.
Description of the Related Art
Human exercise motion can be defined in three dimensions by planes
that dissect the body, the sagittal, frontal, and transverse
planes, and axes of motion in these planes. The sagittal plane is
vertical to the body and divides it in right and left halves.
Examples of exercises in sagittal axis of motion are biceps curls
and squats. The frontal plane is vertical to the body and divides
it in front (anterior) and back (anterior) halves. Examples of
exercises in the frontal axis of motion are star jumps, side
bending, and lateral arms raises. The transverse plane is
horizontal to the body, divides it at the midsection into top and
bottom halves. Examples of exercises in the transverse axis are
golf swinging or baseball throwing. Full body exercise routines
should engage and move the muscles in the axes of motion of all
three planes.
Isometric and isotonic are two types of resistance exercises.
Isometric exercises are where the body muscle(s) remains still
against a static force, and in isotonic resistance exercises the
body muscles move against a resistance force. A combination of
isometric and isotonic resistive exercises is used to condition and
strengthen the major upper body and leg muscles.
Some isotonic resistance exercise techniques use free weights or
exercise equipment with weights or bands (elastic or inelastic)
that are bulky and expensive. Moreover, the exercise weights and
machines may require maintenance or repair, and can cause muscle
strain or bodily injury from over use or misuse. These exercise
devices or their equivalents are heavy, not portable, and
unwearable for discreet office or home exercise routines.
Pape U.S. Pat. No. 5,683,336, issued on Nov. 4, 1997, discloses an
exercise device with arm and leg harnesses connected by resistance
(elastic, spring or hydraulic) arms, worn by the user on the upper
body or legs.
Steinback U.S. Pat. No. 5,711,747, issued on Jan. 27, 1998,
discloses the invention for an elastic exercise bands and cuffs
secured to the wrists and limbs with VELCRO.RTM. style fasteners.
Movement of the muscles in the wrists and limbs creates a resistive
force, with varying amounts of tension, to condition the muscles of
the upper and lower body.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,117,056 to Cataldi, et al., issued on Sep. 12,
2000, discloses the invention of an isotonic exercise device that
attaches to the seat of a chair. The device includes a strap for
the seat of the chair and elastic bands that attach to the legs and
arms with straps that apply resistive forces to the muscles of the
torso and legs for isotonic exercises.
Schwarz U.S. Pat. No. 6,190,291, issued on Feb. 20, 2001, discloses
a fitness method combining isometric and isotonic exercises using
only the exerciser's hands. Coupling the hands and push-pull
movements of the hands, together in various configurations,
generates isometric-like resistive forces that can be coupled with
body movements to generate isotonic-like exercises.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,540,651 issued to Aberton, et al., issued on Apr.
1, 2003, discloses an exercise apparatus and methods for exercising
body parts and appendages. The user places sleeves, stockings or
headbands over the appropriate parts of the body then fixed anchors
are attached. Elastomer tubing is attached to the anchors and the
other end of the tubing wedged between a door and a doorjamb for
isometric-like and isotonic-like resistance exercises.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,137,935, issued to Clarke on Nov. 21, 2006,
discloses the invention of an office gym portable exercise kit. The
kit includes a flexible body that is wrapped around the chair post
and under the base and flexible band wrapped around the back of the
chair. The flexible band and body have retainers to which elastic
straps are attached. Extension of the straps with the arms and legs
exert resistances forces on the limbs for isotonic exercises.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,727,131, issued to Brett on Jun. 1, 2010 discloses
a linked stretch tubing exercise system and method. This invention
is a linked stretchable tubing device with a second tubing attached
or linked to the first tubing. The device loop can be attached to a
waist harness, and the other tubing loop attached to the users arm
or foot or a door anchor. The loops can also be attached directly
to a door anchor, and the other loop attached to the user's arms or
legs to facilitate isotonic-like exercises.
Sweeney, et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 8,961,376 discloses an apparatus
and method to stretch upper and lower extremities. This invention
is an arm or leg stretching apparatus with a custom-fit wrist or
ankle cuff connected to a steel cable. The other end of the cable
is anchored to a sturdy object, e.g. pole, post or wall. The
invention also claims a waist belt that can be anchored to a pole,
wall, or post, etc.
United States Patent Application No. 2017/0274235 by Farias,
published on Sep. 28, 2017, discloses a belt-like resistance strap
where the ends can be attached to exercise equipment. This one
strap allows the user to utilize multiple exercise equipment (or
weights) and different strap resistance to facilitate isometric and
isotonic exercises.
Pulg, et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 9,259,605, issued on Feb. 16, 2016,
discloses an exercise device that includes an inelastic exercise
strap assembly with grip strap and heal or foot strap. The straps
define the exercise planes of motion, and therefore limit full body
resistance exercise.
U.S. Pat. No. 9,656,115, issued to Young on May 23, 2017, discloses
an exercise device including elastic closed loop resistance tension
band. The continuous elastic loop has at least one hand grip and a
foot cradle. The device provides for total body isometric and
isotonic exercises.
The above-cited art have harnesses, straps, bands (elastic or
inelastic) or anchor points that may shift or break under load
(force) during exercise, and potentially result in injury to the
joints, tendons, ligaments, or muscles. These inventions are not
discreet for office use, but rather are bulky, have large
footprints and are slow to attach and detach from the body because
of their cables, bands, and anchor device components. The
attachment points of the exercise devices to the arms and legs
limit their range of motion. The other inventions cited, with wrist
or cuff attachments, are inexpensive to manufacture, small and
portable, but limited in scope of exercise applications, and
therefore, have limited range of exercise positions to engage and
exercise all muscles in the upper body torso and leg muscles, or
target all major muscle groups. These devices can't facilitate
multi-planar exercises in the sagittal, transverse, and frontal
exercises required for full body exercises. The exercise devices
described in the above-listed references do not facilitate
multi-planar full range of exercises, arm curls and extensions,
side stretches and leg bends, arm curls with legs, leg sweeps,
sit-ups and squats exercises that engage upper body and leg muscles
for full body muscle strengthening and development.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This present invention relates generally to resistive exercise
devices that can be worn on the user's body, particularly the
either or both wrists, arms, legs and ankles for isometric and
isotonic full body exercises. This invention has design simplicity,
durability, light weight, and inexpensive to manufacture and can be
used discretely for home or office exercise routines to condition
and strengthen the user's upper body muscles, for example the
muscles in the back, shoulders, chest, abdomen, upper and lower
arms, and leg muscles. This device is easy to install and remove
and can be used in a standing, sitting or lying positions. The
invention has support straps that can custom-fit to either wrist,
arm, leg or ankle, and hands can position in the grip straps, that
can swivel 360.degree. rotation for full range of motion, for
isometric and isotonic resistance exercises in the sagittal,
transverse, and frontal planes of the body to strengthen, condition
and rehabilitate the upper body and leg muscles.
The present teachings further provide a method of isometric and
isotonic exercises including the steps of providing at least one
support strap, at least one grip strap, and either a 360.degree.
rotatable swivel which rotatably attaches the support strap and the
grip strap, or looping the grip strap through the support strap.
The support strap is then secured to one of a plurality of
locations on a user's body, and the grip strap is gripped with a
user's hand. Then by contracting and extending the user's arm, the
body can be exercised at the location where the support strap is
secured.
Also disclosed herein is a wearable exercise device featuring at
least one support strap, at least one grip strap, and a 360.degree.
rotatable swivel. The support strap and the grip strap are attached
to the rotatable ends of the 360.degree. rotatable swivel to form
the wearable exercise device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further
understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and
constitute a part of this specification, illustrate exemplary
non-limiting embodiments of the present teachings and together with
the detailed description serve to explain the principles of the
invention. Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout
the various views of the drawings. In the drawings:
FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an exemplary exercise device
embodying the present teachings;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an assembled exemplary exercise
device embodying the present teachings;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an assembled embodiment of the
present teachings;
FIG. 4 illustrates a user performing an arm curl exercise with the
exemplary device illustrated in either FIG. 2 or 3;
FIG. 5 illustrates a user performing an arm extension exercise with
the exemplary device illustrated in either FIG. 2 or 3;
FIG. 6 illustrates a user performing a side stretch exercise with
the exemplary device illustrated in either FIG. 2 or 3;
FIG. 7 illustrates a user performing a leg swing or bend exercise
with the exemplary device illustrated in either FIG. 2 or 3;
FIG. 8 illustrates a user performing an arm curl with leg exercise
with the exemplary device illustrated in either FIG. 2 or 3;
FIG. 9 illustrates a user performing a leg sweep exercise with the
exemplary device illustrated in either FIG. 2 or 3;
FIG. 10 illustrates a user performing a sit-up exercise in a seated
position with the exemplary device illustrated in either FIG. 2 or
3;
FIG. 11 illustrates a user performing a sit-up exercise on the
floor or a flat surface with the exemplary device illustrated in
either FIG. 2 or 3;
FIG. 12 illustrates a user performing a partial squat exercise with
the exemplary device illustrated in either FIG. 2 or 3; and
FIG. 13 illustrates a user performing a full squat exercise with
the exemplary device illustrated in either FIG. 2 or 3.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring to the drawings of the invention, and components and
materials listed in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are, support strap
webbing (1), holes (2), buckle (3), roller, (4), support strap
rivets (5), loop, (6), support strap (10), square eye swivel
360.degree. (15), grip strap rivets (12), grip strap webbing (14),
and grip strap (20).
FIGS. 4 through 13 illustrate the user positions wearing the device
illustrated in FIG. 2 in the execution of the exercise routines,
where the grip strap (20) is looped through the support strap (10).
The device illustrated in FIG. 3 with the square eye swivel
360.degree. (15) connecting the grip strap (20) with the supported
strap (10) can also be used for the exercise positions illustrated
in FIGS. 4 through 13. However the device in FIG. 3 will allow the
360.degree. rotation of the users hand in the grip strap (20) for
greater flexibility of exercise positions compared with the device
illustrated in FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 illustrates a user performing an arm curl exercise with the
arm moving toward then away from the body with the device
illustrated in either FIG. 2 or 3. Either left or right hand is
positioned in the grip strap (20) and support strap (10) is
fastened to either wrist of the opposite arm.
FIG. 5 illustrates a user performing an arm extension exercise with
the arm moving away then toward the body with the device
illustrated in either FIG. 2 or 3. Either left or right hand is
positioned in the grip strap (20) and support strap (10) is
fastened to either wrist of the opposite arm.
As set forth above, the device utilized in the exercises
illustrated in FIGS. 6 through 13 can optionally include a
360.degree. swivel component as illustrated in the embodiment of
FIG. 3. The 360.degree. swivel can be a square eye swivel as
illustrated, or can be any suitable 360.degree. swivel component.
For instance, the 360.degree. swivel component can be attached in a
slideable manner to the grip and support straps, or in a
non-slideable manner to the grip and support straps with a suitable
fastening device.
FIG. 6 illustrates a user performing a side stretch exercise with
the arms moving across the body from side-to-side in a sweeping
motion. Either left or right hand is positioned in the grip strap
(20) and support strap (10) is fastened to either wrist of the
opposite arm.
FIG. 7 illustrates a user performing a leg swing or bend exercise
with either left or right hand positioned in the grip strap (20)
and support strap (10) fastened to either leg ankle. The arm pulls
the leg toward then away from the body in a sweeping motion.
FIG. 8 illustrates a user performing an arm curl exercise with the
arm and leg moving toward then away from the body in a sweeping
motion. Either left or right hand is positioned in the grip strap
(20) and support strap (10) is fastened to the thigh, above the
knee, of either leg.
FIG. 9 illustrates a user performing a leg sweep exercise with
either left or right hand positioned in the grip strap (20) and
support strap (10) fastened to the thigh, above the knee, of either
leg. The hand pulls the leg bends toward then away from the body in
a sweeping motion.
FIG. 10 illustrates a user performing a sit-up exercise in a seated
position with the both left and right hands positioned in the grip
strap (20) and support strap (10) fastened to the upper thighs of
both legs. The user pulls the upper body toward the legs then
returns to an upright position in a sweeping motion.
FIG. 11. illustrates a user performing a sit-up exercise on the
floor or a flat surface with the both left and right hands
positioned in the grip strap (20) and support strap (10) fastened
to the upper thighs, above the knees, of both legs. The user lays
with back on the floor and knees slightly bent then pulls the upper
body toward the legs then returns to a flat position in a sweeping
motion.
FIG. 12 illustrates a user performing a partial squat exercise with
the both left and right hands positioned in the grip straps (20)
and support straps (10) fastened to the thighs of both legs, above
the knees. The user pulls the upper body toward the legs and bends
the torso at the waist then returns the body to an upright position
in a sweeping motion.
FIG. 13 illustrates a user performing a full squat exercise with
both left and right hands positioned in the grip straps (20) and
support straps (10) fastened to the upper calf, below the knee, of
both legs. The user pulls the upper body toward the legs and bends
the torso in half then returns the body to an upright position in a
sweeping motion.
The method of isometric and isotonic exercises disclosed by the
present teachings can be achieved by attaching the support strap to
a plurality of locations on a user's body including at least one
member selected from the group consisting of hand, wrist, lower
arm, upper arm, lower leg, upper leg, ankle, and foot. In some
embodiments of the present method, a set of paired support straps
and grip straps can be utilized by securing a support strap at the
same leg position on both sides of the sagittal plane, and gripping
each one of the pairs of grip straps with a user's hand. Then by
contracting and extending the user's arm(s) to exercise the user's
body at the leg position where the support straps are secured.
These isometric and isotonic exercises can be performed in
standing, sitting, or lying positions. Typically, opposing muscle
groups are exercised by multiple range of motion isometric and
isotonic exercises disclosed herein. Additionally, the upper body
and leg muscles can be rehabilitated, developed and strengthened by
the isometric and isotonic exercises.
In another embodiment, the present wearable exercise device can
include at least one support strap, at least one grip strap, and a
360.degree. rotatable swivel having two rotatable ends. The support
strap and the grip strap are attached to the rotatable ends of the
360.degree. rotatable swivel. The support strap can have a buckle
or closure, or in other examples have VELCRO.RTM. style hook and
loop enclosures. The support strap can allow for adjustable
closures to custom fit to a user's body. The support strap and the
grip strap can be independently composed of any elastic or
inelastic, natural or manmade material, such as leather, rubber,
polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, nylon, and elastomers.
Referring back to FIG. 2 in more detail, it illustrates the support
strap (10) is looped through and connected to grip strap (20). FIG.
2 and FIG. 3 illustrate the support strap (10) fastened with
support strap rivets (5) to secure the buckle (3), roller (4) and
loop (6), and fastened to holes (2) to close the support strap
webbing (1). FIG. 2 illustrates the grip strap (20) is fastened
through the grip strip webbing (14) with grip strap rivets (12) to
secure the grip strap (20). FIG. 3 illustrates the support strap
(10) connected to the grip strap (20) with the square eye swivel
(15).
The construction details of the invention as shown in FIG. 1, FIG.
2, and FIG. 3 in where the support strap webbing (1) and grip strap
webbing (14) can independently range from 2.0 inches to 60.0 inches
long, 0.25 inches to 5.0 inches wide, and 0.10 to 2.0 inches thick.
The support strap can be long enough to be secured around the body
part of interest. In some embodiments of the present support
straps, the length, width and thickness can be greater than the
dimensions given above in order to accommodate larger body sizes
and body parts. These webbing components can be manufactured
independently of a variety of flexible and durable materials like
leather, rubber, or many other natural materials, or polyethylene,
polyester, polypropylene, nylon, elastomers, or many other man-made
materials. Preferably, webbing components will have the same or
nearly the same breaking strength. The buckle (3), loop (6), roller
(4), support strap rivets (5), grip strap rivets (12) and square
eye swivel (15) can be manufactured of hard and durable materials
like hard plastics or metals like brass, copper, stainless steel,
or many other hard metals. These fastening components can vary in
size to provide the necessary fastening strength to allow the
exercises described herein and otherwise to be performed. The size
of the fastening components will depend on the size and material
composition of the strap webbing material.
Other embodiments or modifications and additions to the current
teachings are anticipated without deviating from the scope of the
present teachings. The embodiments include stitching, gluing,
zippers, clasps, hooks, loops, fasteners, buttons, Velcro.RTM. or
equivalent closures, to replace the buckles and rivets, are
contemplated here. Embodiments of durable webbing components for
the grip and support straps include rubber or elastomeric
(stretchable) materials to create greater resistance forces for
isotonic exercises, or the grip and support straps connected by
springs or elastomeric materials or their equivalent for greater
resistance forces for isotonic exercises. Rubber, latex, elastic,
wool or equivalent soft natural and man-made materials are
embodiments of backing materials for the grip and support straps,
to prevent irritation or abrasion of the skin contact areas of the
arms and legs.
FIG. 4 through 13 illustrate the many exercises, the positions of
the support and grip straps on the arms, legs and ankles, and the
utility of the grip strap 360.degree. range of motion on the
support strap on these appendages. This unique design feature of
the invention will afford the user with frontal, sagittal and
transverse planes of motion isotonic and isometric exercises, as
illustrated in FIG. 4 through 13. These illustrated exercises are
explained in greater detail with the muscle groups utilized in
parenthesis, and the user positions.
ARM CURLS (Muscles in the arm, biceps and triceps):
The support strap is secured to the wrist of the left arm, and the
right hand is positioned in the grip strap, as illustrated in FIG.
4. The biceps of the left arm contracts in an upward motion while
the right arm pushes downward to generate resistance, as
illustrated in FIG. 4. The support straps can be attached to either
the left or right arms, and left or right hands positioned in the
grip straps. The grip strap positioned on the wrist strap can
rotate 360.degree. with the square eye swivel for multiple range of
motion arm curl exercise positions in the sagittal and frontal
planes. The user can be sitting, standing or lying for this
exercise.
ARM EXTENSIONS (Muscles in the arm, biceps and triceps. Pectoralis
muscles in the chest, and deltoid muscle in the shoulder)
The support strap is secured to the wrist of the left arm, and the
right hand is positioned in the grip strap, as illustrated in FIG.
5. The right arm pushes away from the body while the left arm pulls
toward the body to generate resistance, as illustrated in FIG. 5.
The support straps can be attached to either the left or right
arms, and left or right hands positioned in the grip straps. The
grip strap positioned on the wrist strap can rotate 360.degree.
with the square eye swivel for multiple range of motion arm
extension exercise positions in the sagittal plane. The user can be
sitting, standing or lying for this exercise.
ARM SIDE-TO-SIDE STRETCHES (Muscles in the arm, biceps, and
triceps. Pectoralis muscles in the chest, and deltoid muscle in the
shoulder):
The support strap is secured to the wrist of the left arm and the
right hand is positioned in the grip strap. The arms are held in
front of the body and perpendicular to it, as illustrated in FIG.
6. The arms move side-to-side in a push-pull transverse plane
motion using the muscles of the biceps and triceps of both arms to
generate resistance, as illustrated in FIG. 6. The grip strap
positioned on the support strap can rotate 360.degree. with the
square eye swivel for multiple range of motion arm side-to-side
exercises positions in the transverse plane. The support straps can
be attached to either the left or right arms, and left or right
hands positioned in the grip straps. The user can be sitting,
standing or lying for this exercise.
LEG SWING OR BEND (Major muscles in the front of the thigh,
quadriceps, and the adductors muscles on the inside of the thigh.
Biceps and triceps of the arms):
The support strap is secured on the ankle of the right leg and the
right hand positioned in the grip strap, as illustrated in FIG. 7.
The right arm bicep contracts to pull the leg toward the body, and
the leg pushes away from the body, in a push-pull transverse motion
to generate resistance, as illustrated in FIG. 7. The grip strap
positioned on the support strap can rotate 360.degree. with the
square eye swivel for multiple range of motion leg swing or bend
exercises positions in the transverse plane. The support straps can
be attached to either the left or right ankles, and left or right
hands positioned in the grip straps. The user can be sitting in a
chair or on the floor to perform these exercises.
ARM CURLS WITH LEG (Muscles in the arm, biceps and triceps and
major muscles of the thigh, quadriceps):
The support strap is secured to the left leg, just above the knee,
and the left hand positioned in the grip strap, as illustrated in
FIG. 8. The left arm bicep is contracted while the left leg pushes
away from the body to create push-pull resistance, as illustrated
in FIG. 8. The support straps can be attached to either the left or
right legs, and left or right hands positioned in the grip straps.
The grip strap positioned on the support strap can rotate
360.degree. with the square eye swivel for multiple range of motion
arm curl with leg exercise positions in the sagittal plane. The
user can be sitting in a chair or on the floor to perform these
exercises.
LEG SWEEP WITH ARM (Muscles in the arm, biceps and triceps and
major muscles of the thigh, quadriceps):
The support strap is secured to the left leg, just above the knee,
and the right hand positioned in the grip strap, as illustrated in
FIG. 9. The right arm bicep is contracted while the left leg pushes
down to create push-pull resistance, as illustrated in FIG. 9. The
support strap can be attached to right leg, and left hand
positioned in the grip strap. The grip strap positioned on the
support strap can rotate 360.degree. with the square eye swivel for
multiple range of motion arm curl with leg exercise positions in
the transverse plane. The user can be sitting in a chair or on the
floor to perform these exercises.
The exercises depicted in FIGS. 10-13 utilize two sets of straps, a
support strap is secured to each leg and a grip strap is looped
through each support strap as illustrated. In other embodiments of
the present disclosure, the support strap and the grip strap are
connected to one another with a swivel component.
SIT-UP FROM CHAIR (Muscles in the arm, biceps and triceps and
abdominal muscles):
Support straps are secured on both legs, above the knees, with the
grip straps looped inside, and the hands are positioned in the grip
straps, as illustrated in FIG. 10. The user is seated on a chair
with the legs bent at 90.degree.. The user pulls the upper torso
toward the knees to perform the sit-up then returns to an upright
position, as illustrated in FIG. 10. The grip strap positioned on
the support strap can rotate 360.degree. with the square eye swivel
for multiple hand positions and ranges of motion exercise positions
in the sagittal plane.
SIT-UP FROM FLOOR (Muscles in the arm, biceps and triceps and
abdominal muscles):
The support straps are secured on both legs, above the knees, with
the grip straps looped inside, and both hands positioned in the
grip straps, as illustrated in FIG. 11. The user is lying on the
floor with the head raised and the legs bent at the knees. The user
pulls the upper torso toward the knees to perform the sit-up then
returns to a prone position, as illustrated in FIG. 11. Sit-up
exercises are performed in the sagittal plane of motion.
PARTIAL SQUATS (Quadriceps muscles of the legs, gluteus of the
buttock, and biceps and triceps of the arm):
The user stands on the floor with the support straps secured on
both legs, just above the knees, as illustrated in FIG. 12. A grip
strap is looped inside each support strap. Both hands are
positioned in the grip straps. The user pulls on the straps to bend
the upper body at the waist then returns the body to an upright
position to execute the exercise, as illustrated in FIG. 12.
Partial Squat exercises are performed in the sagittal plane of
motion.
FULL SQUATS (Quadriceps muscles of the legs, gluteus of the
buttock, and biceps and triceps of the arm):
The user stands on the floor with the support straps secured on
both legs, just below the knees, as illustrated in FIG. 13. A grip
strap is looped inside each support strap. Both hands are
positioned in the grip straps. The user pulls on the straps to bend
the upper body at the waist then returns the body to an upright
position to execute the exercise, as illustrated in FIG. 13. Full
Squat exercises are performed in the sagittal plane of motion.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of
the invention is not limited by the embodiments or exercise
descriptions discussed above. The invention can be changed or
modified with equivalent elements or exercise positions modified,
without changing its scope. The scope of the invention is defined
by the following claims.
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